Area Analysis Carlisle, North East

CA8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CA8 postcode area.

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Population

7,918

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

CA8 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

home £300,368 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA8 is a postcode district in Carlisle, North East, covering 611 active and 73 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CA8 (25%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CA8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CA8 are around £300k, up 12.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CA8 at 177 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CA8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences697
Criminal damage and arson151
Public order135
Anti-social behaviour120
Other theft84

school Local Schools

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Lanercost CofE Primary School

Outstanding78 pupils
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Walton & Lees Hill CofE School

Good28 pupils
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Hayton CofE Primary School

Outstanding145 pupils
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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils
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Hallbankgate Village School

Good59 pupils
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Greenhead Church of England Primary School

Good46 pupils
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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils
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Castle Carrock School

Requires Improvement52 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Dacre House
  • Blenkinsopp Castle Inn & Tea Room
  • Fell View Bed & Breakfast
  • Hadrians Holidays
  • Holmhead Guest House
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Long Byres
  • Berrys Tearoom
  • Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe
  • Bite Cafe
  • Brampton Golf Club
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • All Things Tea
  • Pushbank Ltd (Brampton News)
  • Serenity Beauty Spa
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Greenhead Hotel
  • Kirkstyle Inn
  • Howard Arms Hotel
  • Old Vicarage Brewery & Bar
  • The Belted Will Inn
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Little Buffet Car
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD
  • Berti's Fish And Chips
  • Brampton Rooster
  • Brampton Tandoori
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op
  • Spar Store
  • Spar Store